Czech Steel Professional Spoon Carving Gouge Chisel 20 mm 3/4 Wide 82280 by Narex

I carve spoons and bowls. This chisel/gouge comes sharp and only required some refresh stropping. Very sturdy metal shank and blade. The handle is about the right size to be comfortable in the hand. It less expensive than other wide wood gouges of the same width and sweep.Works very well and has earned a place in my ready tool rack.

As many observe, it came with a bit of a wire edge and will need a bit of sharpening. It appears to be sturdy. I personally would prefer a much larger handle because I plan to use this with a 40 oz shortened dead blow hammer. I usually carve very tough woods like Osage Orange so my tools take some abuse. 50 years ago i found a #11 sweep spoon that is about 3/4" across and I would dearly love to find something comparable. The photo compares with two FastCut gouges (high recommend). Based on these, I think this would be about a #7 sweep. Before using this spoon I will add a heavy leather patch on the end and reinforce the handle with monofilament strapping tape and then electrical tape. I'll report back if this can't stand up to heavy use.

The Narex spoon gouge is a very nice, well made wood spoon gouge (for bowls, mugs, cups, and other purposes, too).It did need final stropping, as they said it might, which is no big deal. I removed the micro bevel in faver of a true scandi edge though. Seems to cut much better. Well pleased over-all.

It’s chipped while carving some alder. The handle is loose also. The cutting edge has folded back on itself.

As with a lot of tools I had to hone the edge up a bit. That said it has done everything that I have asked it to do and nicely! This is a Quality tool! Do I recommend it? Absolutely!

Excellent product! I’m teaching faering at the Grand Marais North House this June, and decided to buy a tool for passers by to use when making mini boat balers. This gouge is a beast! I’ll be making several in this style in my forge this year.

Its affordable, easy to use , and comes super sharp ready to scoop wood

I bought this spoon to reach down tight jars. It’s been really great I can reach down and get to all of my jams and preserves. One big issue with it is that it has a sharp edge and i’ve Cut my mouth while eating from it. I guess it’s only for scooping.